The Student Room Group
Uni students - Complete our survey >>
Uni students - Complete our survey >>
Uni students - Complete our survey >>

further maths fp1

http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/QP%20GCE%20Curriculum%202000/June%202012%20-%20QP/6667_01_que_20120601.pdf

Q5 a
Original post by Nataniel95


I'll shoot in the dark and say it is 6 since the parabola is symmetrical about the x axis and so you half 12 to get the appropriate y coordinate.

Edit: mark scheme fully agrees with my answer.
(edited 9 years ago)
Original post by Nataniel95


You've not asked a question... I'm assuming you need help with Question 5.a. I'll give you a hint. The fact that the parabola is symmetrical around the x axis should be helpful.
Reply 3
Avatar for Nataniel95
Nataniel95
OP
Original post by Chlorophile
You've not asked a question... I'm assuming you need help with Question 5.a. I'll give you a hint. The fact that the parabola is symmetrical around the x axis should be helpful.


I know the parabola is symetrical about the x axis but what i dont get is what the distance pq has got to do with the y coordinate of p.
Original post by Nataniel95
I know the parabola is symetrical about the x axis but what i dont get is what the distance pq has got to do with the y coordinate of p.


Because the x axis bisects the line PQ.
Reply 5
Avatar for Nataniel95
Nataniel95
OP
Original post by Nataniel95
I know the parabola is symetrical about the x axis but what i dont get is what the distance pq has got to do with the y coordinate of p.


Never mind just had brain explosion :biggrin:. I feel a bit stupid for someone who got an A in A level maths. Thanks for your help though.
Reply 6
Avatar for Nataniel95
Nataniel95
OP
Original post by Nataniel95
Never mind just had brain explosion :biggrin:. I feel a bit stupid for someone who got an A in A level maths. Thanks for your help though.


thanks

Quick Reply

Related discussions

Latest

Trending

Trending

Articles for you